The countryside of Foiano della Chiana
Flavors & Villages of Valdichiana begins on a farm in Foiano della Chiana, where the visit introduces the Chianina and Cinta Senese breeds. The story of breeding, the short supply chain and farm work makes it possible to understand the origin of products that are often known only at the table. Moving through the farm's spaces allows you to observe the relationship between animals, countryside and production, accompanied by someone who lives this craft every day. The experience gives concrete meaning to the words quality, territory and tradition, showing that every dish is born from precise choices and long work.
Lunch and farm products
Lunch at the Agri-Ristoro offers specialties based on IGP Chianina beef, Florentine steak, cured meats and other farm products. The cuisine enhances organic raw materials and as direct a supply chain as possible, creating continuity with what was observed during the tour. The table becomes part of the visit, not just a break: each course helps recognize flavors, textures and processing methods tied to rural tradition. The convivial moment leaves room for questions and allows deeper exploration of the relationship between livestock farming, gastronomy and local identity.
Cortona, from history to panorama
In the afternoon the itinerary continues to Cortona with a guided tour of about an hour and a half in the historic center. The local guide leads through squares, monuments and glimpses of the village, connecting Etruscan, medieval and Renaissance testimonies. The change of scenery broadens the reading of the day: from the productive countryside to a town that has built its identity over centuries of history and art. The proposal is suited to those who wish to combine gastronomy and culture in a complete program, without sacrificing the quality of the insights. Foiano and Cortona thus emerge as two different and complementary faces of the Valdichiana.
What is included
- Guided tour of about an hour and a half at a farm dedicated to the Chianina and Cinta Senese breeds.
- Lunch with Chianina IGP beef specialties and farm products.
- Guided tour of about an hour and a half in the historic center of Cortona.
- Accompaniment by a specialized local guide.
What is not included
- Transport and travel, available on request.
- Everything not expressly indicated in the program.